THE MET Office has revealed it could get “even colder” as temperatures drop to -7C bringing snow and ice.
High pressures moving over from Scandinavia could cause drizzles of rain across the UK and a scattering of snow over the weekend.
With temperatures dipping to as low as -7C in some areas of northern Scotland, Brits have been warned to wrap up warm over the coming days.
The Met Office said: “So we start with a Westerly wind and we’re going to end the week with more of an Easterly wind and that will bring colder air as we head towards the end of the week and into the weekend.
“It is likely to turn quite a bit colder.”
Each night will get frostier and we get towards the weekend with a potential for widespread snow on Saturday and Sunday.
Fort William in western Scotland past Darlington in County Durham might get a sprinking of snowy weather as larger frost stretches out in these regions.
As the weekend wraps up, those in Manchester and Cumbria could wake up to 4cm of snow.
These blankets could be setting in February 16 at 6am, particularly in high areas, just in time for next week.
Northern areas of the UK, including Newcastle and Edinburgh, might see 0.5cm of snow fall per hour on the Sunday which is likely to settle with a depth of up to 2.5cm.
The Met Office continues: “South or southeasterly winds are likely at the start of this period, and will maintain below average temperatures and often cloudy conditions.
“There is a chance of even colder conditions developing temporarily, which would see more wintry showers, especially in northeastern areas.
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Snow and icy conditions could lead to school closures, reduced public transport, and road closures.
The Met Office recommends planning all journeys ahead of time to avoid disruptions and delays.
Amid wintry flurries come showery intervals and the Environment Agency has issued three flood warning in the Iwerne, the Till and Bourne Valley.
The government website has warned residents in the area that “properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas.”
This high pressure moving towards the UK from Scandinavia causes a range of weather fronts – including hot and cold weather.
Meteorologist Honor Criswick said: “Depending on the time of year, it can lead to anything from sunny skies to freezing temperatures and sometimes heavy snow.”
This high pressure directs the piercing easterly winds across and has the potential to plunge the UK into a nationwide freeze.
As temperature drop into negative towards the end of the week Brits will be relieved to the bitter chill will feel less intense by the middle of next week.
From Wednesday the country will escape the snow flurries and settle back into single digits, getting marginally warmer by the end of next week.
[boxout headline=”UK 5 day weather forecast” intro=”As per the Met Office”]Today:
Often cloudy on Wednesday with some patchy rain, drizzle and hill snow continuing in the northeast. Drier elsewhere with some bright or sunny intervals developing, though still feeling rather chilly.
Tonight:
Cloudy overnight with patchy rain and showers along North Sea coasts. Drier in the west with a frost and patchy mist and fog developing under clear skies.
Thursday:
Rather cloudy again with patchy rain and hill snow in the northeast. The best of any brightness in the northwest. Cloudier in the far southwest with rain arriving later. Cool.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Remaining rather cloudy with patchy rain and hill snow at times. An increasing risk of some heavier rain in the far west on Friday. A cold easterly breeze continuing.
